Project Summary:
This project provides technical, logistics, and managerial support to the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Wi-Fi program. The project supports all the secure communication to the embassies worldwide, including the Wi-Fi equipment that will be configured, packaged, and shipped to each post. Then the equipment will be installed, post resources trained, and the maintenance of the equipment will be ongoing by the program.
**Please note: Only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
Work with the Department of State (DOS) LWS Wi-Fi team lead and the AT&T Wi-Fi Program Manager to plan, design, and execute Wi-Fi deployments at any/all DOS non-domestic location. Assist in the development and management of a baseline deployment schedule. Perform quality control on all Wi-Fi tasks and documents produced under the contract.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with logistics and shipping activities for the WIFI program.
• Perform Signal Attenuation Surveys (SAS) for various Embassies and submitted SAS report to the WFPO via high side.
• Perform Ekahau-Pro network coverage software and predictive studies procedures, including a survey in a stick, heat mapping, and the use of auto planner.
Qualifications:
• High School Degree or relevant work experience is required.
• A minimum of 3 years' IP network admin/engineering experience required.
• A minimum of 3 years of qualified WiFi operations and/or engineering experience required.
• A minimum of 1 year of direct experience working as a WiFi engineer required.
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with WiFi analysis/heat map tools (e.g., Ekahau, Solar Winds NPM, ect.) required.
• A minimum of 1 year converting WiFi analysis into AP deployment plans required.
• A minimum of 3 years and expert level skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project tools required.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working projects and programs with Federal customers (prefer DOS) required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with Ekahau building deployment plans required.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to travel at least once a quarter for 1-2 weeks outside of the US at a DOS location is expected, however fluctuation may occur.
• Strong team skills, excellent communications skills.
• Knowledge and use of DOS' ILMS system preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use AirCheck G2 test for Wi-Fi networks.
• Ability to be on site at DOS' facility in Springfield, VA required.
• An Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Project opportunity
U.S. Teams and Clients
Infrastructure (International Development)
